One of a kind...
The Lakeside is located in the beautiful countryside to the east of Pretoria, just a 30 minute drive from the city. With breath taking views over the lake and landscaped lawns, watch while the wildlife graze at just a stone’s throw away It is the perfect location for one of a kind wedding which will capture your heart.
130 hectares of perfect nature and a spectacular view of the lake, our venue boasts exquisite gardens filled with tall pine trees, various antelope and a heritage house that was built more than 120 years ago.
The Lakeside affords you every opportunity when it comes to planning and executing your envisioned wedding. We provide a flexible range of catering, floral arrangements and decor options to allow you to design your dream wedding.
VENUE
HIRE
2024
Monday – Thursday
R 30 000 (ZAR)
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Friday
R 51 000 (ZAR)
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Saturday, Public Holiday
or Day Before
R 60 000 (ZAR)
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Sunday
R 36 000 (ZAR)
*prices include VAT
2025
Monday – Thursday
R 34 000 (ZAR)
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Friday
R 58 000 (ZAR)
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Saturday, Public Holiday
or Day Before
R 68 000 (ZAR)
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Sunday
R 40 800 (ZAR)
*prices include VAT
Winter
(June & July)
Please see our wedding packages document for discounted rates for June and July weddings.
PRICING
FOOD
2024
Per Person - Starting From:
R 900.00 (ZAR)
4 Course Meal - Fully Customisable
*prices include VAT
2025
Per Person - Starting From:
R 990.00 (ZAR)
4 Course Meal - Fully Customisable
*prices include VAT
Thank you so much for hosting us at your beautiful venue. We loved every minute of it and the guests had a great time. The food was incredible.
Natasha & Calvyn
Thank you all for making our dream wedding venue come true! it was the best day of our lives and that is all thanks to you and the amazing work you all did!
The venue, decor, food & staff were all incredible and there was nothing we would've changed!
Lara & Patrick
My husband and I would like to extend our great gratitude to you for making sure our wedding was as perfect, it was a 10/10 and exactly what we dreamt of from a young age.
The details were attended to, the food, the hospitality and the ambiance.
Thank you so much.
Omphile & Mogomotsi
Included in your Venue Hire:
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Exclusive use of the entire estate for the day of your wedding
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Day use of the Bridal Suite for the bride and bridesmaids to get ready in
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Day use of the Groom’s Suite (Honeymoon Suite) to get ready in and take photos
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Honeymoon Suite for overnight stay for 2 people, including breakfast
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Generator that starts up automatically in the event of a power failure (surcharge applies)
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In House Event Coordinator providing assistance on the day of the wedding (until 22h00)
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Use of the Premises for an Engagement Shoot (booking essential)
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On Site Décor & Food Meeting, and an additional Final Meeting if needed
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On Site Security
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Fully Licensed and Stocked Bar
CEREMONY AREA:​
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Perspex Podium
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Registry Table and 2 Chairs
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White Tiffany Chairs
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DJ Table
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White Round Arch
CANAPE AREA:
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6 Tables
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24 Chairs
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6 Bar Stools
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High Cocktail Tables
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3 Lounge Pockets
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1 x Barmen per 50 Guests
RECEPTION AREA
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1 Waiter per 10 Guests
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DJ Table
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Gift Table
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White Guest Tables
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Ghost Chairs
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White Napkins
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Silver Cutlery
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2 x Glasses pp
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White Crockery
Accommodation
Have your nearest and dearest continue the celebrations into the morning with our 8 on-site rooms that sleep up to 16 guests.
All our accommodation is reserved for your exclusive use on the evening of your wedding.
PRICING
ACCOMMODATION
2024
Per Room
R 1 700.00 (ZAR)
*prices include VAT
2025
Per Room
R 1 990.00 (ZAR)
*prices include VAT
Things to note...
The Lakeside can host a maximum of 200 guests (160 with a dance floor inside our Marble Reception), and require a minimum of 100 paying adults on a Saturday and Public Holiday, 60 on a Friday or the day before a Public Holiday and 40 on a Thursday or Sunday. If you're looking at a Monday - Wednesday wedding, head over to our Weekday Weddings page.
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Due to the high number of enquiries we receive, our bookings work on a first come first serve basis. To secure your wedding date, a 50% non refundable deposit is required along with our signed T&Cs.
The Lakeside Weddings & Events exclusively uses their in house service providers for flowers and décor, no external service providers will be allowed.
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Your Venue Hire includes an in house event coordinator on the day of your wedding until 22h00. For an additional fee, we can provide the option of a Wedding Coordinator who will be with you every step of your journey, assist in leading up to your big day and managing all the stresses and hiccups along the way.
